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U.S. Judge Tosses Qui Tam Action Against Lockheed Martin A federal judge has dismissed a qui tam case in which would-be whistleblowers raised allegations that aerospace giant Lockheed Martin billed the government for cost overruns and failed to disclose shoddy work. U.S. District Judge Kim R. Gibson of the Western District of Pennsylvania gave one of the two relators leave to file an amended complaint, leaving the door open for further action in the case. 

UK 'Modern Slavery Act' Compliance

In late March of last year, the UK adopted legislation aimed at combatting slavery and human trafficking: the "Modern Slavery Act 2015" ("the Act"). It includes a specific compliance disclosure legal obligation that has been in force since Oct. 29, 2015. Here's what you need to know.

Mobile Data, Social Media, and Modern e-Discovery

It's easy to see how the Information Age has transformed the world once again. Old ways of doing things are no longer practical, and new guidelines for the way we conduct business are being formed in real-time. Keeping up with this changing landscape is vital in order to survive.

Development

Discussion of two pivotal cases.

Google's Gleaning Of Children's Info Eyed By Third Circuit

A debate over whether Google has the ability to glean children's personal information from websites they visit took center stage last month during arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Court Watch

Former Franchisee Held in Contempt; Attorneys Have Trouble With Fee Request Forum Selection Clauses Are Alive and Well

In the Courts

A look at a Ninth Circuit ruling in a case involving the sale of unregistered securities.

In the Spotlight: Restaurant Leasing

Restaurant lease agreements represent a highly unique subcategory in commercial leasing. This article highlights a variety of lease provisions that are particularly germane to restaurant tenants.

Bonuses and the Reality of Big Law Associate Compensation

In December, Cravath, Swaine & Moore circulated an internal memo setting associate bonuses according to the same scale set in 2014 by Davis Polk & Wardwell. First- and second-year associates will receive up to $15,000, while senior associates can make as much as $100,000.

When There Is No License, Is There a Marriage?

Consider this situation: In the midst of a matrimonial proceeding, an undisclosed fact comes to light ' the client was previously religiously married and obtained a religious divorce, but never obtained a marriage license or civil divorce. What now?

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Supreme Court Rules Rejection of Trademark License Does Not Rescind Rights of Licensee
Mission Product Holdings, Inc. v. Tempnology, LLC The question is whether a debtor's rejection of its agreement granting a license "terminates rights of the licensee that would survive the licensor's breach under applicable nonbankruptcy law."
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Bankruptcy Court Cannot Surcharge Credit Bidding Asset Buyer with Expenses of Sale
Explaining that the "bankruptcy court had no jurisdiction to take such action," the Fifth Circuit also vacated the district's court's improper ruling that the bankruptcy judge could enter a personal judgment against the asset buyer.
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Ex Parte Trademark Appeals to District Court — Lessons Learned from the Front Lines
Although pursuit of an appeal to the Federal Circuit may under some circumstances prove to be quicker and less expensive, appeals to district courts are becoming increasingly attractive given recent changes in the law and USPTO practice in defending these actions.
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When Is a Promise Enough?: Contractual Duties and Insider Trading
Two criminal appeals before the Second Circuit require the Court of Appeals to decide whether the violation of a fiduciary relationship is required to create insider trading liability or if a breach of contract is sufficient.
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Marketing Tech: How CMOs Can Use Retargeting to Attract New Business
Retargeting combines two of the most important aspects of digital marketing: automation and personalization. Marketers use retargeting to stay in front of the consumer across devices and to ultimately try to reach them at the right time — the moment of purchase intent.
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